In the past I've spent hours and hours searching for a natural supplement due to certain things that change in my dogs diet that I need to make up for. So People please put supplements you know of (natural only) and perhaps if enough people contribute, this may become a sticky. Try to give name, use and amount for a golden of lets say of 70 lbs.
I'll start with the ones I know

Fish Oil (salmon is best) - Omega fatty acids - Same as above - 1 - 2 human capsules a day, or one made for dogs read back of bottle

Do to the harder time using ALA rather than the DHA and EPA in fish oil, Fish oil is always preferable as a supplement

Apple Cider Vinegar - Digestive properties, removes tear stains on lighter dogs (DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY, it works when CONSUMED) , helps itchy skin, smelly ears, and can even help with picky eaters - 1.5 tablespoons 2 times a day or 2.5 tablespoons for 1 meals

Just a reminder that pumpkin needs to be the pure pumpkin (nothing else added), and NOT the pie filling.

Also, for those curious, there's a website dedicated to "homeopathic remedies, supplements and/or home remedies to treat various ailments and diseases" in our pets (and in ourselves). Here's the Pets link:

If feeding a balanced diet, additional calcium is not needed and can be deterimental to growth and development. A balanced caclium/phosphorous ratio is very important. If feeding a raw diet, egg shell can be used if not feeding bones, but even then it is important to get the correct amount.

Betty and the Dallas crew

“Until one has loved an animal a part of one's soul remains unawakened.” A. France

I use fish oil high in EPA/DHA at the therapeutic dose of 300 mg of combined EPA/DHA per 10 lbs of body weight. It is important to use a supplement that is heavy metal and contaminant free and also does NOT have added vitamin A.

I also use a probiotic/enzyme supplement and like that from The Wholistic Pet.

Also, green tripe is a wonderful addition to the diet. We call it doggy crack at our house. Full of great enzymes!

Betty and the Dallas crew

“Until one has loved an animal a part of one's soul remains unawakened.” A. France

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